British Columbia BCBid #19544

Larger-Capacity Infant Feed Pasteurizer for the Provincial Milk Bank

PHSA plans to purchase a larger-capacity pasteurizer for the Provincial Milk Bank to replace aging equipment and accommodate increased human donor milk volumes. - Government buyer: Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), including British Columbia Clinical and Support Services (BCCSS); end user is the Provincial Milk Bank. - Procurement: One larger-capacity infant feed pasteurizer system. - Quantity: 1 - Part number: Not provided - OEM: The manufacturer is not named. PHSA intends to source the unit from the manufacturer of its existing S90 or S180 model-line pasteurizers. - Compatibility requirements: The new unit should support validated processes, existing staff training and maintenance practices, workflows, facility space and utility connections, and current replacement and consumable parts. - Procurement rationale: PHSA cites compatibility with existing equipment and specialized maintenance as its basis for not conducting a competitive process. Vendors may submit a written objection for consideration. - Period of performance: Estimated contract duration is 12 months.

Description

PHSA intends to procure a larger-capacity infant feed pasteurizer for the Provincial Milk Bank to replace an aging unit and support increased volumes of human donor milk. The Milk Bank operates four pasteurizers from the S90 or S180 model line, and the notice states that procurement from the same manufacturer is intended to ensure compatibility with existing equipment, validated processes, training, maintenance, and workflows. PHSA is not proceeding with a competitive process under trade-agreement exception B (v), citing compatibility with existing goods and maintenance of specialized goods. Vendors may submit a written objection to the stated contact by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

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